Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

Best Places to Take Photos in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on May 31, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Beautiful mountain scenery is a huge draw for visiting Colorado. Many people reach for a phone or camera to take photos of the scene. With over two million acres of public lands, Gunnison and Crested...

A man mountain bikes over rocks at sunrise at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring 2023 trail openings in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on May 16, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Uncategorized.

With record high snowfall for winter 2022-2023, many Colorado trails will open later than usual in spring and summer 2023. This page will be updated weekly with new trail openings and updates for the...

wildflowers with a view of mountain peaks in the background

“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign Aims to Solve State’s Increasing Poop Problem

Written on May 9, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Live, Press Release.

Free PACT Lite Outdoor bathroom kits distributed starting Memorial Day Weekend will make backcountry bathroom practices easier while keeping human waste from polluting waters and public...

Four people and a dog stand atop rocks with a blue skybackdrop.

Spring Hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on April 27, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

After a snowy winter, we’re ready to hit the trails. Spring hiking in Colorado varies year by year. Trails might not melt out until later in spring or even early summer. This depends on how much snow...

A group of people stand and pose for a photo

Meet the 2023 Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator Participants

Written on April 18, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Live.

The 2023 Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator had over 40 applicants. Ten finalists were chosen from those applicants and then Moosejaw customers voted for their four favorites. The winners are Fernweh Food...

Gravel biking south of Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on March 30, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

What is there to do in spring in Crested Butte and Gunnison? April, May and June in the Gunnison Valley bring warmer temperatures and melting snow. The best spring activities in Gunnison and Crested...